Ripple has announced a new initiative offering up to $200,000 in grant funding for Japanese Web3 startups building on the XRP Ledger. The program is part of a broader collaboration with Web3 Salon, supported by JETRO and powered by Asia Web3 Alliance Japan.
The XRPL Japan and Korea Fund backs the initiative and contributes to Ripple’s ongoing 1 billion XRP commitment to support blockchain innovation in Asia. It aims to accelerate the development of decentralized finance platforms, tokenized real-world assets, and digital payment systems.
Potential investments will be decided by assessing growth, technical advancements, and how closely they suit Ripple’s needs. In addition to helping with finances, those involved will become part of Ripple’s world network of partners, experts, and customers.
In an interview, Christina Chan, Senior Director of Developer Growth at RippleX, explained that Ripple’s partnership with Web3 Salon is meant to encourage new ideas and assist the startup scene in Japan. It is designed to help people at the beginning of their Web3 careers who are eager to boost Web3 usage in South Korea.
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Web3 Salon will support founders through mentorship, workshops, and tailored growth opportunities. It will help startups refine go-to-market strategies, navigate compliance issues, and engage directly with investors and regulators.
Collaboration between the public and private sectors will bring together old and new finance technologies through this partnership. This initiative is designed to reduce the difficulties blockchain startups face in making their way in Japan.
Ripple and Web3 Salon will collaborate on these major community events from now through March 2026. These events will feature startup pitch competitions, industry panels, networking sessions, and educational workshops focused on blockchain development.
The company is expanding its role in Japan by participating in strategic partnerships and showing its presence with SBI Holdings. The adoption of XRP has spread across multiple sectors, from cross-border payments to e-commerce and real estate.
Japan’s regulatory clarity and strong developer base make it an attractive hub for Web3 innovation. This initiative reinforces Ripple’s commitment to enabling scalable blockchain infrastructure in one of Asia’s most promising digital economies.
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